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1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,540 mi
Last recorded43,540 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration20 PU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 43,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 43,538 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 43,057 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 43,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2016 41,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (borderline fail

Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,688 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 39,287 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 35,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc(s) in poor condition

rear brake disc(s) in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2011 34,799 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc(s) in poor condition

rear brake disc(s) in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2010 33,777 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 32,758 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,607 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,891 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,694 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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20 PU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 20 PU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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20 PU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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